Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
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A Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) is a technician who is a Registered Respiratory Therapist
that has successfully passed the national registry exam.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
A Registered Respiratory Therapist is a cardiopulmonary therapist and specialist who is required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients...
that has successfully passed the national registry exam.
See Also
- Respiratory therapyRespiratory therapyRespiratory therapy is a healthcare profession in which specialists work with patients suffering from either acute or chronic respiratory problems. These specialists are termed Respiratory Therapists in most places internationally but may also be referred to as Respiratory Scientists or...
- Certified Respiratory TherapistCertified Respiratory TherapistA Certified Respiratory Therapist , formerly Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician , is a therapist who has graduated from a respiratory therapy program at a university or college and has passed a national certification exam...
- Registered Pulmonary Function TechnologistRegistered Pulmonary Function TechnologistA Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist is a technician who is a Registered Respiratory Therapist that has successfully passed the national registry exam.-See Also:*Respiratory therapy*Certified Respiratory Therapist...
- Certified Pulmonary Function TechnologistCertified Pulmonary Function TechnologistA Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist is a technologist who is at least a Certified Respiratory Therapist but may be a Registered Respiratory Therapist that has successfully passed the national certification exam.-See also:...
- Sleep disorder specialistSleep disorder specialistA Sleep disorder specialist is a Registered Respiratory Therapist that has successfully passed the national registry exam. The respiratory therapist may also be a Certified Respiratory Therapist under certain conditions...
- Registered Sleep TechnologistRegistered Sleep TechnologistA Registered Sleep Technologist is a Polysomnographic Technologist accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.-See Also:*Respiratory therapy*Certified Respiratory Therapist*Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist...